Akinda Blog
Halal investing, methodology, stock analysis
Notes and reference articles on Shariah screening methodology, AAOIFI standards, individual stock analysis, and developer tutorials for building on top of the Akinda API.
Why Muslim Users Leave Conventional Investing Apps (and How to Keep Them)
Muslim users go dormant on conventional apps because the product forces a choice between investing and their faith. Here is why they churn, and how to keep them by building real Shariah compliance in.
2026-07-15
Is Bitcoin halal? A 2026 breakdown of crypto and Shariah compliance
The scholarly debate on Bitcoin and crypto is real, but not unresolved. Here's the 2026 picture, the AAOIFI position, and how we treat it on the API.
2026-06-04
Halal Stock Screening API comparison (2026): Akinda vs the alternatives
A factual comparison of the main halal stock screening APIs available to fintech teams in 2026 — coverage, pricing tiers, methodology transparency, and where each one fits.
2026-06-02
How to build a halal stock screener (10-minute developer tutorial)
A 10-minute tutorial for fintech developers: sign up, fetch your first halal verdict, render the result in your app. Code samples in JavaScript and Python.
2026-05-31
AAOIFI vs IFSB vs S&P Shariah: which screening standard fits your platform?
Three major Shariah screening standards dominate the 2026 fintech landscape: AAOIFI, IFSB, and S&P Shariah. Here's how they differ and which one to use when.
2026-05-29
Halal ETFs: a complete guide to Shariah-compliant index funds
Halal ETFs let investors get diversified, Shariah-screened equity exposure in one ticker. Here's what makes them compliant, the major funds, and how to verify holdings.
2026-05-27